POOL – Instructor – Health Sciences

Position Overview

The Health Sciences Program in the School of Professional Studies at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus invites applications for part-time Instructor positions. These positions are reviewed by faculty and placed in a pool for consideration. The program offers an online Bachelor of Health Sciences degree completion program for undergraduate students.

Primary Role

Instructors teach undergraduate level courses either in-person or online. They are instructional members of the faculty and are not eligible for tenure or promotion. Their primary role is instruction with no obligations to perform research or service. Instructors are placed in single term appointments, with renewal based on unit needs and funding as well as performance.

Job Description

• (30%) Plan, prepare and deliver online (synchronous/ asynchronous), in-person, or hybrid course instruction based on an approved course syllabus.
• (30%) Provide timely, meaningful, supportive feedback on assignments both verbally in class and on written assignments via the learning management system to support individual growth and maintain an inviting classroom climate.
• (20%) Maintain office hour availability and offer timely response to student questions via email. Engage with individual students in a way that demonstrates awareness of and respect for differences – and a commitment to an inviting learning environment for all.
• (10%) Update existing PowerPoints, written assignment instructions, and discussions boards within learning management system (Canvas) as needed to support student learning in each class section. Maintain well-organized, accurate and easy to navigate content within Canvas.
• (10%) Attend monthly faculty meetings virtually and engage in at least one teaching professional development activity each semester.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy and Management, Health Administration, or a discipline/specialization in a health sciences field from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of professional performance-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of prior success in teaching, in-person and/or online (e.g., course evaluations, supervisor ratings).
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Excellence in written communication skills as demonstrated in application materials.
• Involvement or experience participating in relevant industry associations and communities as demonstrated in application materials.

Additional Candidate Instructions

• To apply, submit an online application along with a cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met, a resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

Contact Information

To applicants: mjakub@ku.edu